1/21/17: Shia Summit of Imam's & Community Leaders
January 21, 2017- This past weekend, Imam Elahi took part in a Shia Summit of Imam's & Community leaders held in New Jersey.
The flight from Detroit to New Jersey should have taken less than 2 hours of travel time, yet due to flight delays and cancellation- going to the conference took almost 10 hours and returning took more than 1 day of travel time. While the journey was long both going and returning, Imam Elahi was happy to meet with many clergy and also brothers and sisters with high talent and capacity who are eager to assist our community and country.
Considering the current social climate and increase in political challenges for our country and community, this meeting was timely and meaningful.
Being a minority among the minority, the Shia Muslim community should work with other fellow citizens to stop the hate rhetoric and intimidation against any religious or racial groups!
Standing for justice is an order from our Creator and also our conscience!
Disagreement within communities must be discussed with dignity and devotion.
The Shia Muslim community must continue to build bridges of understanding and cooperation and help with the rest of American society, not only at the times of community crisis but also the times their presence is needed to help other fellow citizens!